I love the term 'flimsy' for a quilt top... it gives me the feeling that there is a finish... even if it is not a complete finish....
In this post HERE... I showed you the initial finished blocks....
I laid out the 'secondary' star and sashing blocks and checked through my handy door peeper so make sure they were okay.... luckily I did as the bottom ones were upside down!
I love the way it looks like there is a quilt at the end of the tunnel - means there is hope for finish that way!
... and so we go... one border...
two borders...
... three borders...
... and we have a flimsy!...
(finished size 51" x 63")
.. the colours and fabric show a bit clearer here...
... and I even got the binding made and ready....
This pattern is called Stars That Sparkle and I bought the full kit for a bargain quite a while ago ... I am guessing it was prepared for a shop workshop as the instructions are incomplete and the diagrams rough... A photograph was provided but there is no designer name or shop name with it.
Making the initial 3 1/2" blocks took the longest... but I was able to chain sew them.... the little bits that get trimmed off were also chain sewed.....
they will be trimmed blocks of 1 1/4" ... I know... I know but how can I possibly throw fabric out?
Righto, Gotto Go - there are visions of pinwheels, HST's, flying geese . HAHA HAHA
(those are not laughter haha's... but more like "HAHA... I have an idea... HAHA" sounds)
Meanwhile in this heat I have been hand sewing in doors.... our quilt club has a banner challenge with owls and I thought I would start with one of Michelle's little stitcheries.....
I have changed my mind with what I am going to do overall... but the stitchery is cute and I will find a use for it...
Our heatwave is not funny..... snow storms elsewhere and floods in other places
Keep cool, keep warm, keep dry and keep safe
50 comments:
oooh, lovely :)
It's gorgeous! I love those colors! :0)
What a beautiful quilt top. The fabrics are just right for that design. I am entering my HST panes and I might have a go at that block just for fun. Can't commit to any quilts just yet. Love the owl. I have started Up the Garden Path.
I hate that word guesser. I meant HST phase.
Your new flimsy looks great!! Congratultions on getting it to a nearly finished stage!! Love the photo of it through the peeper. I've been saving some small hst lately too - not sure what I will do with mine but cant throw them out!
Another blog post, another funny from you, another big grin from me - thank you. Stunning quilt.
Chuckle chuckle - and add to the last bit - ...Keep sewing!!
wow i love this quilt fiona,you clever chicky,the colours are perfect,and how cute is that little owl,well done my friend,have a wonderful day.xx
Looks wonderful!
Love your quilt top. What a great star design.
It is lovely!! So good to have the top done!! I really like that star pattern. It is even better if you bought it as a bargain!!
I will have to wait to see what the HAHA idea is for the little bits!
Glad you can still stitch regardless of the heat. I know it sounds crazy but I put the heater on for a short time this morning - it was 13C. Getting sunny now.
Beautiful! Love the colors you chose. Nola
Beautiful flimsy...love the colours, very inviting and cozy. I'm in the cold, so cozy is very inviting right about now lol.
Love your flimsy.....
Gorgeous...
Great post... full of fun things to drool over... :)
Love your quilt top, Fiona, and your little owl is sweet. Not too cold here today, in contrast to yesterday, but grey and windy and a bit wet - a good stitching day. Keep cool if you can.
Very pretty! I would make the little pinwheel blocks too. I have all kinds of them made and one day I will put them all together. On the news the other day they said Australia is having the hottest summer ever. Hubby and I are coming there at the end of February and I'm hoping it won't be too hot then. Hubby hates heat.
Nice finish
You're being very productive, even if it is hot outside. It looks great.
A beautiful flimsy! Love the fabrics.
Your quilt top is so pretty, well done.
Beautiful quilt. You did a fabulous job with limited instructions.
Your flimsy is beautiful, love the design and colours. Love your little owl stitchery too! I hope it cools down for you, hugs wendy
love your new finish!
It's such a beautiful design and the colours are so pretty.
very cute owl stitchery.
Considering the lack of instructions and diagrams, you have done a good job! How many trimmed blocks do you have?
Lovely quilt top, very pretty, sweet little owl too, hope you stay cool:-)
Your flimsy is just gorgeous! Well done.
Love that flimsy!!!! Also, love that cartoon!!! LOL! Still -20F here. I know.....you can always put more on but there's a limit to amount you can take off!!!!! Hugs........
Great top, interesting block I havent seen it before, lovely colours. Cute owl! Hope you get a cool change soon.
Sparkles is going to be another gorgeous quilt Fiona...clever girl! Love it. I know just how that cob of corn feels...cooler today..YAY!
Gorgeous flimsy. Interesting little pinwheels too - what will they become?
I've just been looking thru your 2014 page - how organised are you! some great projects in there . . .
Beautiful quilt Fiona. The fabric is gorgeous. Hugs.....
Gorgeous flimsy! Our heat wave is due to start next week with the tennis... not looking forward to it at all! xxx
That's gorgeous, Fiona! Hope the weather has cooled down a bit in your part of Qld.
Stars that Sparkle is magnificent.
Lovely fabrics in the top. Your finished quilt will be so beautiful.
I have jars and baggies full of those trimmings and have long thought about a pinwheel quilt.
;-)
Ooh Pretty!
Cute owl.
Looking forward to your mini's flying around.
Stay cool.
Gorgeous quilt Fiona , I have missed visiting you :-)If you want to cool off come visit , it is -25 today ;-)
Gorgeous quilt Fiona , I have missed visiting you :-)If you want to cool off come visit , it is -25 today ;-)
Gorgeous quilt Fiona , I have missed visiting you :-)If you want to cool off come visit , it is -25 today ;-)
It's such a beautiful top Fiona well done!
So sorry about all the ghastly heat for you - but you are being sensible & that's the best you can do...
I love the pic of your feet in the water...
I'm seeing the word flimsy around a lot these days Fiona after not quite sure what it was when I first saw it! Your flimsy looks great!
That quilt is utterly gorgeous!
Oh wow, that quilt is just fabulous...those colors are amazing!
Wow factor, looks great.
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Looks lovely. It's surprising how well it's framed when you use three borders
Love the 'flimsy', the stars certainly do sparkle...the owl is very cute...
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